Welcome to St. John youth ministry!

We are glad you are here. Our congregation believes firmly that students are not just the church of the future; they are the church of today. Our prayer for our students echoes that of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 3,  “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.  And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.  May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.  Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

Our youth ministry consists of students who have been Christians their whole lives, to students who are still in the middle of exploring who Jesus is and what they believe. Whether your student has been raised in the faith, new to Jesus, or just beginning to explore faith,there is a place for them here in our Youth ministry.

Unless otherwise specified, youth events are open to all students in grades 6-12.

ALPHA YOUTH

You’re invited to join a conversation. A conversation about life, faith, purpose . . . all the big questions of life. Each week, we’ll dive into a different topic related to faith, worldview and the Bible. We’ll share supper together, great conversations and more. Alpha is a powerful experience, whether you are a longtime Christian, brand new to faith, or still not sure about the whole Jesus thing, there is a place for you here. Plus, dinner and snacks are provided each night! Bring a friend, and we’ll see you on Sunday!

Who: Students grades 6-12

When: Sunday Nights, 5-6:30PM (except for the last Sunday every month)

Food: Dinner provided.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Winter Mountain Retreat

• An annual favorite! Join us for a weekend in Government Camp at Mt. Hood for sledding, snow forts, snow contests and more!

• February, 19-21 2027

• Grades 7-12

• $120 (scholarship assistance available by request)

San Juan Bike Trip

• The San Juan Bike Trip has been a beloved youth experience for decades at St. John. Students have the opportunity to bike the beautiful San Juan Islands in northern Washington, enjoying spots like Friday Harbor, Lime Kiln Point State Park, The Alpaca Farm at Crystal Acres, Shark Reef Sanctuary and Mt. Constitution. We traverse a different island each day, returning to camp at Spencer Spit State Park each night. This trip is an experience of a lifetime, a change to grow physically, mentally and spiritually, engage Scripture and God’s creation with peers and leaders and learn a bit about cycling along the way. Be prepared . . . you will bike at minimum 50+ miles, so you will be tired . . . but you will be talking about the trip for years to come!

• June 25-30, 2027

• Grades 8-12

• 2 required group practice rides prior to the Trip

• $175 (scholarship assistance available by request)